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  1. Event Morning yoga on Kijkduin beach with provided mats

    Mats are laid out directly on the sand for an all-levels morning practice refunded if weather turns bad.

    16 September 2026

  2. Event Festival Klassiek achter de Duinen presents chamber works and a quiz

    Chamber players unpack Brahms's third piano quartet with live musical commentary, wrapping up with a basement pub quiz.

    16 September 2026

  3. Event Manuel, Lotterman & Dee share songs and poems

    Solo sets and collaborative stages bring together fresh Dutch poetry with newly released singer-songwriter material.

    16 September 2026

  4. Event Echo’s van Verzet at Festival Klassiek achter de Duinen

    Works by Shostakovich, Vasks and Gubaidulina exploring resilience under oppression, preceded by an introductory musicians' talk.

    16 September 2026

  5. Event Cellist Karen Hall blends Bach and stand-up in Delusions and Grandeur

    English-language storytelling, comedic reflections on success, and movements of classical cello weave together in an intimate solo show.

    16 September 2026

  6. Event Live painting, ballet, and orchestra sets at Vliegers voor Vrede

    Painters decorate kites alongside Ukrainian ballet dancers and Residentie Orkest musicians marking International Day of Peace.

    16 September 2026

  7. Event A jazz-influenced dinner set with Stephanie Laurence

    An intimate evening of vocals echoing Winehouse and Adele paired with a simple, healthy set menu.

    16 September 2026

  8. Event Nineteenth-century Barbizon and Hague School paintings in the artist’s former home

    The painter's former home displays his personal collection, particularly French Barbizon School canvases alongside Hague School contemporaries.

    16 September 2026

  9. Event Six vegetarian sharing dishes at Kookgalerie

    Pop-up dining meets an art exhibition, pairing six vegetarian sharing plates with works for sale beside the kitchen.

    16 September 2026

  10. Event Van Print tot Prent gel printing course

    A small group uses acrylics and gel plates to build textured prints, then cuts them into Eric Carle collages.

    16 September 2026

  11. Event Bo Tarenskeen and Het Nationale Theater present SOEKARNO

    Two actors embody Indonesia's first president across different ages, examining the struggle for independence and fragile post-colonial democracy.

    16 September 2026

  12. Event Dementia theatre solo Steeds Lichter and local infomarket

    Object theatre tackling memory loss with humour, followed by an advice market staffed by dementia care professionals.

    16 September 2026

  13. Event Festival Klassiek achter de Duinen introductory music lecture

    Music journalist Merlijn Kerkhof unpacks the festival programme, examining featured composers and key pieces across an hour.

    16 September 2026

  14. Event Eight centuries of history at 800 jaar Duivenvoorde

    Eight historic displays trace the estate from thirteenth-century keep walls to nineteenth-century photography and rare family loans.

    16 September 2026

  15. Event Chamber music across the city for Festival Klassiek achter de Duinen

    Intimate chamber recitals across town feature lying-down sessions, Brahms trivia, and saxophone quartets.

    16 September 2026

  16. Event A classic revue revived in De Laatste Revue op Aarde

    Song, dance and variety sketch routines collide in a contemporary theatre staging of the old-school variety format.

    16 September 2026

  17. Event Festival Klassiek achter de Duinen opening concert

    Musicians open the evening with contextual commentary before playing works by Beijer, Clarke, and Tchaikovsky.

    16 September 2026

  18. Event Vocal students present romantic repertoire in a Liedmasterclass-presentatie

    Conservatory bachelor singers and pianists share the romantic art songs rehearsed during an intensive masterclass week.

    16 September 2026

  19. Event Sixties tunes and dancing at Gouwe Ouwe Muziekmiddag

    Live musicians play nostalgic sixties tracks in an open social setting aimed at dancing, listening, or meeting neighbours.

    16 September 2026

  20. Event Organic groceries and snacks at Wijkmarkt Zeeheldenkwartier

    Stalls across the square supply package-free staples, freshly roasted nuts, local cheese, seasonal produce, and sustainable catch.

    16 September 2026